University of Tennessee Rocky Top Invitational – Hosted Regattas
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Race Days: 2
- Practice Days: 1
Overview The Rocky Top Invitational, acknowledging the University of Tennessee as the event’s host, is an annual collegiate rowing regatta hosted at Melton Lake Park, bringing competitive Division I Women’s Rowing programs to Oak Ridge for a vibrant early-season event. The regatta is typically held in early April as teams
SIRA Championship Regatta – Hosted Regattas
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Race Days: 2
- Practice Days: 1
The Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association (SIRA) Championship Regatta is one of the longest‑running and most significant collegiate rowing events in the Southeast, and Oak Ridge has served as its home on Melton Hill Lake for over forty years. It brings together collegiate crews from across the region for a full
Dogwood Juniors Regatta – Hosted Regattas
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Race Days: 3
- Practice Days: 1
The Dogwood Juniors Championship Regatta brings outstanding junior rowing competition to Oak Ridge, welcoming thousands of athletes, coaches, and families for a weekend of high-level racing on Melton Lake. This regatta continues to stand out as one of the premier spring championship events for junior rowers in the Southeast and
SEC Conference Championship Regatta – Hosted Regattas
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Race Days: 1
- Practice Days: 1
The SEC Rowing Championship is a new but high‑profile addition to Oak Ridge’s collegiate racing calendar, with the conference selecting Melton Hill Lake as the host venue for its inaugural championship in 2025. The event brings together the SEC’s rowing programs for a fast, finals‑only championship format on a course
ACRA National Championship Regatta – Hosted Regattas
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Race Days: 3
- Practice Days: 2
The American Collegiate Rowing Association (ACRA) National Championship Regatta is the premier year‑end championship for collegiate club rowing programs in the United States, and Oak Ridge serves as its host on Melton Hill Lake. It brings together over 1,000 athletes from universities nationwide for three days of championship‑level racing, reinforcing
SRAA Regatta – Hosted Regattas
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Race Days: 2
- Practice Days: 1
The Scholastic Rowing Association of America (SRAA) Regatta, often referred to as “Scholastic Nationals,” is one of the oldest and most prestigious high school rowing championships in North America. Founded in 1935, it has served as a premier, season-culminating event for scholastic (school-based) crew programs. SRAA returns to Oak Ridge,
Dogwood Masters Classic/USRowing Southeast Masters Championships Partner Event – Hosted Regattas Masters
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Race Days: 1
- Practice Days: 1
Oak Ridge Rowing Association (ORRA) is pleased to announce both a USRowing Masters Camp training opportunity and a regatta partnership with for Masters in the Southeast Region. The week of May 25, 2026, USRowing will offer a multi-day Masters training camp on Melton Lake in Oak Ridge, TN. Elite coaches
Dragon Boat Races – Community Events
- Oak Ridge, TN
Emory Valley Center is excited to host our Dragon Boat Race on August 15, 2026! Join folks from the Emory Valley Center for a fun-filled day of teamwork, community spirit, and friendly competition all in support of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Secret City Head Race – Hosted Regattas
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Race Days: 2
- Practice Days: 1
The Secret City Head Race brings the excitement of fall racing to Oak Ridge, welcoming athletes, coaches, and spectators to two days of head race competition on Melton Lake featuring our traditional Clinch River/Melton Lake Reservoir downstream course on Saturday and our throwback upstream course on Sunday. Both courses are
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